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Highway Design Defects
Frequently asked questions about
highway design defects
What are my rights if I or a loved one had been injured in an accident and the dangerous condition of the road helped caused the accident?
The law requires all public entities, cities, counties, and the state itself, to keep our roadways safe. If a public entity’s failure to design, build and maintain a safe road contributed to the accident, you may seek damages.
Are there time limits for filing claims in a highway design case?
Unlike private cases, you can bring a case against a public entity only if you file a timely claim against them. In California a claim must be filed within six months.
Are public entities which build and maintain roadways responsible for the errors, negligence, or wrongful conduct of their employees?
If an employee is operating within the scope of his employment, the public entity may indeed be held responsible.
How important is research in highway design cases?
Careful research and thorough discovery, often involving highway safety experts, is essential to establish the public entity’s responsibility for a dangerous condition.
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